How does Reflexology work?
Good question! The fact is that reflexology does show an overall improvement with just about everyone that attends treatments is evidence in itself, but in regards to the science behind the therapy not much can be said. There are many theories from using the meridian system of energy through the body to the reflex points acting as reflex loops from the feet to the specific area within the body and sending nerve impulses to these areas. I have been working with reflexology now for nearly 3 years and the results have been incredible, rapid and positive. To me the most amazing feeling of belief is through the feet of pregnant women-the baby can be observed over the 9 nine months through the feet and the swelling of the abdomen also occurs on the abdomen reflex in the foot! Seeing really is believing!
A. There are many theories but in our approach we look at the nervous system as the explanation of reflexology’s working. Pressure sensors in the feet and hands are a part of the body’s reflexive response that makes possible the “fight or flight” reaction to danger. Feet ready to flee and hands ready to fight communicate with the body’s internal organs to make possible either eventuality. The sudden adrenal surge that enables a person to lift a car is an example of this reaction. Reflexology taps into this reflex network, providing an exercise of pressure sensors and thus the internal organs to which they are inextricably tied.
